Marathon Training for Beginners

Written by Yuki Hayashi 2 min read I surprised myself the day I decided to run a marathon. It was 2012, and all I can say is: Runner’s World magazine does a darn good job promoting the running lifestyle. An article on the world’s most scenic marathons got me hooked on the idea of attempting …

Setting New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

Written by Team Optimity 3 minute read  I love this time of year. For me, the holidays are a time to truly “eat, drink, and be merry!” I seem to justify every unhealthy behaviour with “but it’s the holidays!” and every year I end up feeling the same way...not great.  I’ve overindulged and then set …

4 Benefits of Having a Strong Core

Written by Lina Bernal 3 minute read Many people think of the core as a nice pair of “sculpted abs” and they work hard to try and achieve that, a goal that takes time and a lot of persistence. But do they really know the real benefits of a strong core? Is there more to …